[July 11, 2014]EMDEN - Zach Bennis from Emden,
Illinois, is one of 39 college students from across the country that
began a summer field sales internship with the Monsanto Company this
May. This summer, he is working with Lewis Hybrids in Illinois along
side an experienced employee to prepare for a future career in the
agriculture industry.

“I’m excited to learn more about Monsanto and this part of the
agriculture industry,” said Bennis. “I’m looking forward to working
with farmers, which is something I really enjoy doing.”

Throughout the summer, the interns will build strong sales skills
and relationships with customers by participating in team and
customer call projects. In addition, each intern will serve as a
liaison between employees on various special projects and
initiatives. With professional guidance, they will assist the local
sales team in delivering outstanding customer service, while making
industry connections and networking with other young professionals.

In the fall, Bennis will be a senior at Illinois State University
majoring in agribusiness. He is looking forward to seeing if he’d
enjoy a career in sales in the future.

“In the past, I have seen the production side of agriculture,” said
Bennis. “This internship is a great opportunity to explore a
different part of the industry and see if sales is the right fit for
me.”

The internship program has been active for more than a decade,
placing students on the inside track to a career with an industry
leader. Like many companies, Monsanto uses its internship program to
assess career potential. They often fill entry level positions with
recently graduated former interns. Approximately 70 percent of the
company’s district sales managers were once summer sales interns.

“We have great professional development programs and a
history of building careers,” said Rodd Whitney, talent
acquisition specialist. “I know our 2014 interns will excel in
their roles because they represent some of the finest young
agriculturalists in the nation.”

Recruitment of interns begins early in the fall for the
following summer. To learn more about internships, visit
Monsanto.com.

[Text received; EMILY HEREFORD,
OSBORN BARR]

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